Homes & Gardens

If you have just moved to a new home or thinking about selling one, then you might be thinking of ways to add value to your property. Improving a property also makes it an even better place to live, and that is important if you plan to stay there for a number of years, or need to accommodate a growing family. If you are looking for ways to add value to a property, this guide shows you some options.

1. Extension

An extension is where you add to the footprint of your existing home, either by making rooms bigger or by adding new rooms. For example, a small kitchen would...

Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes are creating some very special new homes with a difference on the outskirts of Exeter, at Minerva.

The five star housebuilders have commissioned an ecological mitigation plan to identify and protect wildlife at the site of its latest development - which features a collection of two, three and four bedroom homes.

Matt Cowley, director at EAD Ecology, said a number of wildlife surveys were undertaken on the Minerva site prior to the development which has just opened, ensuring important habitats and species would be protected.

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As your holidays quickly approach, there is no doubt you’ve got a lot on your mind. For those who live in the Birmingham area, there are so many amazing cities and destinations within flying distance out of Birmingham Airport, giving you a wide array of vacation options. While it’s understandable that your mind is probably on the planning, details, and itinerary, it’s important to also think about how you plan to keep your property and vehicle safe while you’re away. This is even more the case if you’re taking off for a long-stay holiday.

So, before you jet off on your much-awaited...

A unique way to discover the gardening community around you has been launched by Candide, an innovative gardening community app, at Toby’s Garden Festival. Places is the brand new and unique functionality which allows you to locate your nearest gardening centre or public garden wherever you are in the South West. This regional launch comes ahead of a national roll out at BBC Gardeners’ World Live in June.

Thousands of people visited Toby’s Garden Festival held at Powderham Castle in Exeter, where the Candide team were on hand to demonstrate the app and its full capabilities, which...